ప్రియతమా
priyatamā
The English word "darling" can be translated into Telugu as ప్రియతమా (priyatamā).
The term is used as an affectionate way to address someone who is very dear to you.
Meaning: often used as an affectionate term of address: person who is very dear to one (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ప్రియతమా is composed of priya, meaning "dear" or "beloved" and the suffix -tamā, which denotes the superlative degree to mean "most dear".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form ప్రియతమా is highly poetic and formal, making it suitable for literature, songs or classical contexts rather than casual daily speech. For a formal way to express affection and love, you might use Preyasi. For a casual or informal term to address someone affectionately, you can use Kanna.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ప్రియతమా is in the vocative case, which means it is used specifically when you are addressing the person directly, such as saying "O darling".
How do you pronounce it?
priyatamā
Did you know?
- If you want to call someone 'darling' in a modern, everyday setting, a native speaker is much more likely to use Kanna, which literally translates to 'child' or 'young one'.
- In classical Telugu poetry, the word ప్రియతమా often appears in 'Sringara' literature, which focuses on the aesthetics of love and eroticism.
- The root priya is also found in many other Indian languages like Sanskrit, making the concept of 'dearness' feel ancient and shared across many cultures.
Examples in context
- నా ప్రియతమా, నీ కోసం ఎదురుచూస్తున్నాను.na priyatama, ni kosam eduruchustunnanu.My darling, I am waiting for you.
- ప్రియతమా, ఈ గిఫ్ట్ నీకోసం.priyatama, ee gift neekosam.Darling, this gift is for you.
Example conversation
A couple is talking at home.
- వెంకట్ Venkatప్రియతమా, కాఫీ సిద్ధంగా ఉంది.priyatama, coffee siddhanga undi.Darling, the coffee is ready.
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiధన్యవాదాలు వెంకట్.dhanyavadalu Venkat.Thank you, Venkat.
- వెంకట్ Venkatఈరోజు నువ్వు చాలా అందంగా ఉన్నావు.eeroju nuvvu chala andanga unnavu.You look very beautiful today.
- లక్ష్మి Lakshmiనువ్వు ఎప్పుడూ ఇలాగే చెబుతావు.nuvvu eppudu ilage chebutavu.You always say things like this.
